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Oregon, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61061

Ogle County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,009
26/sq mi
$87,829
Median income
$196,000
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oregon pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61061 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois, home to 7,009 residents across 271.7 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61061 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,829 (10% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $47,084. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. Housing costs here run $196,000 for a typical home value (2% above the state average), with rent averaging $905 a month; 72.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Ogle County, letting you compare 61061 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 61061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oregon, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61061.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61061, Oregon, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,009

Population

271.7

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61061?

49.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$87,829

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$47,084

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61061 ranks nationally

Oregon, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,829 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,417

Total Housing Units

3,066

Occupied Units

351

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$196,000

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$905

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

167

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+67%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61061 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.1% 111
2021 +10.2% 122
2022 +14.8% 140
2023 +10.3% 155
2024 +8.3% 167

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 173 business establishments in ZIP 61061, employing approximately 2,506 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,814,000.

173

Businesses

2,506

Employees

$130.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 32 18.5%
Accommodation and food services 27 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 24 13.9%
Retail trade 17 9.8%
Construction 13 7.5%
Finance and insurance 13 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 6.4%
Manufacturing 7 4.0%
Wholesale trade 5 2.9%
Information 4 2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61061 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61061 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61061 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61061 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61015 Chana, IL 946 7.1 mi
61054 Mount Morris, IL 3,973 6.8 mi
61010 Byron, IL 8,032 10.1 mi
61006 Ashton, IL 1,759 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ogle County

61068 standard
Rochelle, IL
Pop: 14,858
61010 standard
Byron, IL
Pop: 8,032
61054 standard
Mount Morris, IL
Pop: 3,973
61064 standard
Polo, IL
Pop: 3,868
61084 standard
Stillman Valley, IL
Pop: 3,175
61020 standard
Davis Junction, IL
Pop: 3,108

Related Areas

Ogle County Oregon, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61061 in? ▼
ZIP code 61061 (Oregon) is located in Ogle County, Illinois. Ogle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ogle-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61061? ▼
ZIP code 61061 in Oregon, IL has a population of 7,009 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61061 is $87,829, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61061 is $196,000, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61061 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61061? ▼
ZIP code 61061 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 2,506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61061 are: Other services (except public administration) (32), Accommodation and food services (27), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61061 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61061? ▼
In ZIP code 61061, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61061? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61061 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61061? ▼
In ZIP code 61061, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61061 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.